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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.44, 44,852.50 and 12,802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.44, 44,852.50 and 12,802.02 is: 19,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.44 : 44,852.50 = 12,802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.44/44,852.50 = 12,802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.44x = 44,852.50 × 12,802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.44x = 574,202,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,202,602.05/29,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,203.18

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